Considering the heatwave-like conditions, the Office of the District Elementary Education, issued an order to change the school timings.
Dibrugarh: Several parts of Assam are experiencing heatwave conditions, leading authorities in multiple areas to revise school timings. Considering the heatwave-like conditions, the Office of the District Elementary Education, issued an order to change the school timings.
The order, dated September 20, reads, “It is for general information to all principal/headmaster/headteachers of private schools of Dibrugarh district affiliated with AHSEC/SEBA/ICSE/CBSE that due to the ongoing heatwave in the district, in due consultation with the District Commissioner, following guidelines are to be observed by schools to combat the ill-effects of heatwave till further notice.”
The order specified that school hours would begin earlier and conclude accordingly, along with other related guidelines.
The order further reads, “School hours may start early and end accordingly. Classes may begin from 8 a.m. onwards. School assemblies can be held inside the class and duration can be reduced. Students can be advised not to wear waistcoats or ties and could wear sandals if uncomfortable in shoes. Schools should ensure that all fans are functional and all classrooms are properly ventilated. In case of power cuts, alternate power backups must be arranged.”
Earlier on Friday, the Assam government released new guidelines regarding school hours to protect students’ health in light of the heatwave conditions in the state. In an order published by the Kamrup (Metro) District Elementary Education Officer said, “In consultation with the District Commissioner, Kamrup Metro, this is to inform all principal/headmaster/headteacher of private/state government/central government schools functioning under Kamrup Metro district that due to the ongoing heatwave in the district, the guidelines should be strictly followed by schools to avoid the ill-effects of the heatwave until further notice.”
The order stated that the school hours may start at 7.30 am and get over before or at 12.30 noon. “All heads of the institutions should ensure that morning assemblies are conducted inside the classrooms. The school should ensure that students drink sufficient water and ensure enough drinking water facilities inside the school. Students can be advised to not wear waistcoats or ties. Schools should ensure that all fans are functional and all classrooms are properly ventilated,” it stated. “In case of power cuts, alternate power backups must be arranged,” the order added. The order came into force starting today.
(With Inputs From ANI)